Blue Islands pet transport
Now flying your dogs & cats
Pet travel made easy
We know your pet is part of the family, which is why we've made it easier for you to travel together. Blue Islands now welcomes dogs & cats on flights between Jersey, Guernsey, Southampton & Exeter.
Whether a dog-friendly getaway to the south coast or bringing home a new puppy or kitten, say goodbye to long ferry journeys and hello to a short flight where pets travel comfortably in our hold in your IATA approved pet carrier.
Can your pet fly with you?
✓ Dogs or cats
We fly domestic dogs & cats up to 23kg in weight including your approved pet carrier which will be secured in the hold.
✓ Must travel in a pet carrier
Your pet will travel in your own IATA approved pet carrier not exceeding 90 x 60 x 75cm (LxWxH) and 23kg inc. your dog(s) or cat(s) and will be secured in the hold.
✓ Selected routes only
Jersey - Southampton, Guernsey - Southampton, Jersey - Exeter and Jersey - Guernsey routes only.
Here's how it works
1. Booking your pet's flight
Complete the booking form - via link below and include your flight preferences and details, we will contact you to take payment and confirm booking, all subject to availability.
There is a flat £79 fare per carrier, per one-way flight, passengers will pay the current published fare.
2. Your approved pet carrier
You must provide your own pet carrier for your dog or cat to travel in, which should meet the following requirements:
✓ IATA approved
✓ Max. dimensions of 90 x 60 x 75cm (LxWxH)
✓ Combined pet & carrier weight up to 23kg
3. Checking in with your pet
Your dog or cat must remain in its approved pet carrier throughout the airport and on the aircraft. Once checked in, you will take your pet in its carrier to proceed through security, it will remain with you as far as the aircraft, where aircraft loaders will secure the carrier into the hold.
4. Flying with your pet
Your dog or cat will remain in the aircraft's hold throughout the flight. After landing you will be reunited next to the aircraft - take your pet in its carrier through arrivals and on to your next adventure.
Book pet transport now
Complete the form below with your flight preferences, we will contact you to take payment and confirm your booking.
Pet travel is bookable now and will commence from 1 March 2025, please submit your request at least 7 days in advance of your preferred date of outbound travel, all subject to availability, see terms below.
What flights can I travel with my dog or cat on?
Dogs or cats up to a maximum weight of 23kg (including the pet carrier) can travel on the following routes. We carry a maximum of two pet carriers per flight, therefore all subject to availability.
- Jersey - Southampton / Southampton - Jersey
- Jersey - Exeter / Exeter - Jersey
- Guernsey - Southampton / Southampton - Guernsey
- Guernsey - Jersey / Jersey - Guernsey
Pets cannot be booked for travel between 18-26 December.
What is the charge to carry my dog or cat?
There is a flat £79 fare per carrier per one-way flight, passengers will pay the current published fare. When you submit your pet travel booking request, our team will contact you to take payment and confirm the booking.
How do I add my pet to my booking?
Complete the 'Submit your pet travel booking request' form detailing your preferences and we will contact you to take payment and confirm your booking.
What carrier does my pet travel in?
Your dog or cat must travel in your own IATA approved carrier which are available to buy from a variety of retailers this must not exceed a weight of 23kg (including the dog(s) or cat(s)). The maximum dimensions of the carrier are 90 x 60 x 75cm (LxWxH).
No pet passport is required for pets travelling between Jersey, Guernsey and the UK.
Does my pet need vaccinating prior to flying?
There are no vaccinations needed to travel between Jersey, Guernsey and the UK, however you should discuss your pet's health with your vet to make sure it is fit to travel.
How many pets be carried on a flight?
There is a maximum of two pet carriers per flight. The IATA approved carrier should not exceed a weight of 23kg (including
the dog or cat). The maximum dimensions of the carrier are 90 x 60 x 75cm (LxWxH).
A maximum of two pets can travel in the same carrier, provided they are from the same household and are both dogs or both cats, and the combined weight does not exceed 23kg. There must be at least one adult per booked carrier travelling on the same flight.
Where in the aircraft will my pet be during the flight?
Your pet will be kept in its carrier in the aircraft's hold. Please ensure the carrier has adequate ventilation and space for the animal(s) to move around comfortably.
How will my pet travel through the airport?
Your pet must travel through the airport in the approved pet carrier and dogs must be muzzled. The pet and carrier will be weighed at check-in and must not exceed 23kg.
Once check-in is complete, the pet will be subject to normal security screening, then you can carry your pet to the departure gate. At the gate, your pet will be handed to the aircraft loaders who will place your pet in the aircraft's hold.
How do I collect my pet after the flight?
When you disembark at your destination, you will be reunited with your pet outside the aircraft.
Are pets permitted in the cabin?
We welcome assistance dogs in the cabin, however booked pets will travel in the aircraft's hold your approved pet carrier.
As European aviation safety rules prohibit the vast majority of domestic animals (with the exception for assistance dogs) from travelling in the cabin, we cannot consider this option under the current legislation.
Are there any breeds that aren't allowed on board?
There are no breed restrictions except for dangerous dogs may require a licence or certificate of exception to be imported or exported to Jersey, Guernsey or the UK. See the links below for more information.
Should I feed my pets before they fly?
Please do not feed your dog for 6 hours prior to departure.
Your dog or cat must always be accompanied by a passenger on the same flight (one adult per pet carrier).
Terms
- A maximum of two pet carriers are permitted per flight, subject to availability
- Dogs / cats are carried at your own risk. Blue Islands accepts no liability arising from the transportation of the animal by air
- Dogs / cats travelling on any flight will only be accepted for travel in an IATA approved pet carrier not exceeding 90 x 60 x 75cm (LxHxW)
- Dogs / cats must be at least 8 weeks old, in good health, free from disease and fit for the journey
- Pet carriers must have adequate ventilation and space for the animal to move around comfortably
- Blue Islands hold the right to refuse carriage of any pet should the carrier be deemed unsuitable
- A pet carrier may hold for up to two dogs OR two cats from the same family (provided combined weight including the carrier does not exceed 23kg), but not one cat and one dog in the same carrier
- There must be one adult travelling per booked pet carrier
- Bookings for unaccompanied dogs / cats will not be accepted
- In the event of a delay, including overnight stays, the owner will be responsible for their pet's welfare and expenses.
- Pet transport is available on the following routes: Jersey-Southampton, Jersey-Exeter, Guernsey-Southampton and Jersey-Guernsey routes (and vice-versa). Currently pets will not be carried from any other airport
- If a pet is too unwell to travel and needs to be taken off the flight, alternative flight bookings will need to be made - subject to availability
- Pet carriers are to remain closed inside the airport terminal buildings, with dogs to be muzzled
- Blue Islands reserves the right to refuse to carry any pets
- All carriage is in accordance with our Conditions of Carriage and current IATA Animal Regulations
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